Looks like there is a new trend in wedding videos. Couples are expressing themselves through their favorite music instead of a traditional video of the day and their guests. Hmmm, one could argue they are just trying to go viral and get some attention, but it seems like a trend that is gaining popularity.
I think it would be a fun change to play a wedding where everything was a bit crazy and different. Although, these days most couples are not throwing their parents weddings and the ‘traditional’ is now less the norm. Most couples enjoy having music and events that are more reflective of who they are than traditional wedding marches, etc.
Let me know if I can help you with your wedding music!
As a musician, I am not one to pay close attention to lyrics. My brain is much more content following the shapes and construction of the musical patterns, although, I do think really great or really bad lyrics can make or break a song. For some reason, however, the opening lines of Queensryche’s song, “London,” have always stuck in my mind. They are generally benign, but, I never forget them.
“It was November 4, I Last Held Your Hand.”
See nothing special. Maybe it’s the way singer Geoff Tate phrased the words that etched them in my memory. That would make more sense that I picked up on the musical phrasing of the words. Funny thing is other than this line I have NO idea what the song is about!
Anyway, if you are looking for something new to put into your ears I recommend the first four Queensryche albums. The first is actually a self-titled EP followed by “The Warning,” “Rage For Order,” and their watermark, “Operation Mindcrime.” Expect a touch of the theatrical mixed with a heavy metal edge, well written progressive music and my favorite…great guitar playing. All members in the band were musically minded. You will find lots of operatic vocals, thumping but musical bass and drums and crisp creative guitar lines and solos. Some fans are drawn to their lyrics especially the concept album, “Operation Mindcrime.” It’s ironic that my friends used to analyze the lyrics and story behind the album and I barely know what it is about other than the music!
Hope you find something new to listen to in these four titles. If this sounds great but you are looking for something a little less edgy, try their 5th release, “Empire.” Great in its own right but more poppy, overproduced and a little forgettable over the years, their ‘Jump the Shark’ album, although many would disagree.
The Munsters and Addams Family were contemporaries back in the 60’s. Both had iconic theme songs one was a dark/comic/rock tune and the other quirky/spooky. Now is your chance to vote for your favorite!
The Munsters, Herman and his Bride Lily, Grandpa, Marylin & Eddie
The Addams Family, Gomez and wife Morticia, Wednesday, Pugsly, Lurch….
Wow! This season has fell apart and I have to say it is time for the Norv era of Charger history come to an end despite a victory over one of the NFL’s weak sisters the Kansas City Chiefs.
After a month of losses and a bye victory does feel nice.
Hope you enjoyed the Halloween posts throughout the day. This last one features Iron Maiden’s, “”Number of the Beast. The band tried to get master of horror, Vincent Price, to read the opening but ended up using another actor who sounds much like Price.
Enjoy the rest of your Halloween and don’t eat too much candy.
This is a blast from the past…when Saturday morning cartoons were da bomb! Thanks to my friend Lenny B. for the reminder on this clip I totally forgot about the Ghoulies.
Charles Ives was an American Composer from the turn of the 20th Century. His music was very different than other composers of the time. He tended to write things that he heard. In daily life not everything we hear is pretty sounds and Ives always tried to capture those ideas.
Mike Slayen ~ Guitarist 